[0:00]Hello and welcome to this video all about Vback. So if you had a C-section with your last baby, but you're hoping for a vaginal birth this time around, stay tuned for my top tips.
[0:17]So firstly, you've got to make sure that you're a good candidate for Vback, and I recommend that you discuss with your maternity care team the reasons behind your previous C-section birth, so that you understand a little bit better about why it ended up happening. If you healed well after your previous C-section and had a low transverse incision, meaning that your incision was horizontal and low at the bottom of your uterus, a Vback is more likely to be achievable. But you also need to rule out any health concerns that could make a Vback more difficult for you, and that can vary from woman to woman, so that's why it's so important to discuss your previous C-section with your maternity care team.
[1:00]Now, within the maternity care system, there are going to be Vback tolerant consultants and Vback friendly consultants, and there's a big difference between the two. So let me explain this a little bit more clearly. If your provider is only on the tolerant side, it means that you can have a Vback only if you go into labor naturally by a certain date. They may also just be Vback tolerant if they only discuss the risks associated with Vback rather than the risks associated with a repeat C-section. Another red flag is them requiring you to come into hospital as soon as your labor begins. Also, if the rates of C-section in their hospital are high, but the rates of Vback are low, that's another warning sign. If your care provider is Vback friendly, you'll notice that they're really optimistic, positive, and encouraging of your plan to have a Vback. You'll also notice that they'll explain why they encourage Vback, and they'll also go over the risks and benefits of both repeat C-sections and vaginal birth after C-section. Other positive signs of a Vback friendly care provider are that they'll continue to encourage your plan to have a Vback throughout your pregnancy, and they'll be higher Vback rates in their facility and lower C-section rates. In the video description box below, I've listed all of the important questions that you need to ask your care provider to assess whether they're Vback tolerant or Vback friendly. And after asking these questions, if you discover that your care provider is only Vback tolerant, I would seriously suggest switching care provider to a Vback friendly provider so that you can move forward with your plan to have a vaginal birth after C-section.
[2:45]Your past birth experiences should not negatively impact your future birth experience because you absolutely deserve to feel calm and happy about giving birth to the baby that's in your womb right now. My next tip is to make sure that you process any negative emotions that are connected to your previous cesarean birth. So if your C-section birth was in any way traumatic, scary, stressful, or made you feel confused, angry, disappointed, or any other kind of negative emotion,
[3:04]you need to process those emotions, release them, so that you can positively focus on your current pregnancy and your plans to have a Vback this time around. But it's also equally important to have a positive view of cesarean birth because it absolutely can be a joyful and happy experience. So I don't want any previous experiences that you've had with C-section to negatively impact a cesarean that could end up happening this time around if for health and safety reasons, your care provider thinks it's necessary for you to have a repeat C-section with your current baby. Your past birth experiences should not negatively impact your future birth experience because you absolutely deserve to feel calm and happy about giving birth to the baby that's in your womb right now. And there are certain meditations that are going to help you with this that are on my YouTube channel, and I'll link them in the video description box below.
[4:04]My next tip is to make sure that you bond with your baby in the womb. So after 28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby's hearing is fully developed, and they're going to be increasingly soothed and comforted by your voice. So try to set aside 10 to 15 minutes of quiet time each day to play some peaceful music to your baby, stroke your bump, and talk to your baby about your wishes to birth him or her vaginally. So as you stroke your belly, you can say to your baby, I know that we're working together as a team, my beautiful baby, and we're going to share a really positive birth experience together. Or I know that you're getting into the best head down position in my womb, so that I can birth you vaginally. But just say whatever comes to mind, anything that you want to say to your baby that's helping you to feel calm and positive about your upcoming Vback. This special bonding time will give you confidence that a Vback is possible, and help you to trust that your body and your baby are working together towards a Vback.
[5:08]My next tip is to take care of your physical well-being. So good nutrition and physical activity will help to prepare your body for a successful Vback. Good foods to eat during pregnancy include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. It's also good to do some physical exercise for 30 minutes every single day, and it doesn't have to be anything strenuous, going for a 30-minute walk every day is good enough. Daily exercise helps you to avoid things like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and it also boosts blood and oxygen flow to your womb and your baby. It can also help your baby to get into the best head down position in your womb, which can make a Vback more likely.
[5:58]Also, through doing daily pelvic floor exercises and perineal massage from 34 weeks of pregnancy to prepare your birth canal and your vaginal tissues for birth, is really important if you want to have a smoother and more comfortable Vback experience. I recommend that you use a perimom for perineal massage, and the video link about perimom will be put in the video description box for you.
[6:27]Next, it's a good idea to join support groups or online communities of women who have had successful Vbacks, and ask these ladies questions that you want answers to, because their experiences will inspire and empower you for your own Vback.
[6:49]Finally, I recommend doing a hypno birthing course because that will mentally, physically, and practically prepare you for a Vback, and your birth partner will also learn how to support you through a vaginal birth. Understanding the stages of labor and how to work with your body, how to manage your contractions and relax, how to advocate for yourself and how to work harmoniously with your care team, are just some of the helpful things that you'll learn on a hypno birthing course. But you'll also learn how to journey through childbirth with a supportive birth partner by your side, and how to believe and trust in your body's strength and wisdom. If you're interested in doing a hypno birthing course, check out my online hypno birthing course in the video description box below, and save yourself 20% by using the code Vback. But be quick because there are only a limited number of Vback codes available, and once they're gone, they're gone. I'm Anja from hypnobirthingwithanja.com, and I hope that you found this video helpful today. If you've got any questions about Vback, pop them in the comment section below and I'll reply ASAP. And don't forget to check out the video description box below for all of the helpful links that I've mentioned in this video. Thanks so much for watching and see you again soon.
